exploitation

English

/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of utilizing something; industry.
  • The improper use of something for selfish purposes.
  • The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which he or she has a natural right.

Etymology

Borrowed from French exploitation derived from Latin explicō (unfold, deploy).

Origin

Latin

explicō

Gloss

unfold, deploy

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